West Coast port labor talks remain unresolved
Supply chain disruptions are nothing new as of late, but the looming deadline on port workers’ contracts and the lack of progress in union negotiations with West coast ports have industry experts biting their nails.
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers are responsible for loading and unloading the ships that come into port. Approximately 16,000 members of the union have contracts due to expire on July 1st.
Sean O’Brien, Teamsters International president, is under fire from senior union members for agreeing to appear at the upcoming Republican national convention.
The City of Baltimore is holding the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
Last month, a major incident occurred when Baltimore's Key Bridge, a crucial artery for transit and shipping, was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed.
The Unified Command, a coalition involving the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other key agencies, has started a crucial phase in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse.
Big news in the world of engineering and transportation: the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has experts pointing fingers at structural failures.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case involving South Carolina’s ports authority, leaving intact a ruling that mandates the Port of Charleston to employ an all-union labor force at a new container terminal.
In a recent interview, the chair of the pilots' union at Air Transport International (ATI), a key air carrier in Amazon's delivery network, expressed frustration over delayed contract negotiations.
Stellantis has made a significant announcement about the separation of 539 supplemental employees from its U.S. manufacturing operations, a move that has sparked concerns, especially from United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain.
On New Year's Day, the Port of Virginia achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first U.S. East Coast seaport to operate entirely on 100% clean power, accomplishing its goal well ahead of the planned 2032 timeline.
Costco's current and former CEOs, Craig Jelinek and Ron Vachris, responded to a Virginia warehouse's recent unionization vote with a candid letter to employees.
Tesla is increasing wages for hourly employees at its Sparks, Nevada, battery factory, with low-end hourly wages rising from $20 to $22 (a 10% increase) and high-end wages increasing from $30.65 to $34.50 (a 12.5% increase).
Maersk is investing over $500 million to expand its supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia to support the region's growth as a global production and consumption hub.
The United States has announced a $553 million project to construct a deep-water shipping container terminal in Sri Lanka's Port of Colombo.
The United Automobile Workers (U.A.W.) president, Shawn Fain, has proposed that other labor unions align their contract expirations with the U.A.W., emphasizing solidarity in collective bargaining efforts.
China has achieved a remarkable feat by handling over 200 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in container throughput from January to August 2023, showcasing its robust maritime strength with a 4.8% year-on-year increase.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is expanding its strikes to 38 parts and distribution locations across 20 states, targeting General Motors and Stellantis.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued a mandate that tugboat operators must upgrade their engines with unapproved Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) within six months.
Rail freight from Canada to the U.S. has experienced a continuous decline, with a 12% decrease reported last week, according to the Association of American Railroads.
The Teamsters and UPS have reached a tentative labor agreement, averting a potential strike that could have disrupted the supply chain.
A cargo ship carrying cars remains ablaze near a Dutch bird habitat, and firefighters and salvage crews are waiting for the flames to subside before attempting to board the vessel.
One person has died, and several others have been injured in a major fire that broke out on a car carrier in the North Sea off the Netherlands.
Port Houston is embarking on a transformative journey by relocating its administrative office to the vibrant East River mixed-use development in Houston's historic Fifth Ward.
Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) startup WattEV has opened its first public charging depot at the Port of Long Beach, providing charging services to all truck operators rather than just exclusive fleets.
The Port of Oakland experienced a decline in total container volume in June 2023 compared to the same month last year.
Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement.
Negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union have resumed after a pause, bringing hope to UPS shippers.
The freight industry is grappling with inflationary pressures, including labor cost increases and reduced consumer spending
The 13-day labor strike at the West Coast ports in Canada has ended, as Canada’s Labor Minister and Transport Minister on Twitter announced.
After 13 days of closure, the container shipping ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada, are set to reopen soon following the resolution of a labor dispute.
Medical experts are warning that a prolonged strike at ports along the East and Gulf coasts could disrupt the supply of life-saving medications.